America's Favorite Pets

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If you are looking for more of a long-term commitment, a guinea pig may be right up your alley. Guinea pigs can live as long as 10 years, much longer than mice, which last about two years. They tend to be playful, enjoy being handled, and prefer company. Guinea pigs will need a roomy cage as well as some blocks and tunnels for exercise, though nothing to the extent of the home gym set-up that hamsters require.